A man and his grandson were injured in a vehicular accident along Lobregat Highway in Barangay Manicahan Saturday afternoon.

Injured were Albasar Silbin y Madisa, 51, married, and his 12 year old grandson Vincent Kasim y Dadi, both residents of Barangay Cabaluay.

Initial investigation conducted by Sangali Police Station disclosed that Silbin was driving aHonda XRM motorcycle bearing plate number 4228 with his grandson as backrider. Upon reaching Manicahan, a Fuso Supergreat with plate number JCW 512 registered under AIMM Builder and Construction Supply and driven by Jose Halim, 36, sideswiped the XRM Honda causing the driver to lose control of the steering wheel and resulting in the accident.

Silbin and his grandson fell from the motorcycle and sustained injuries.

Both victims were immediately rushed to the Zamboanga Peninsula Hospital for treatment. — Kikay Taola